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I’m getting old, but I should be able to figure this out. I get good spark all the time. Kill switch connected and grounded, good spark. Kill switch open, good spark. Kill wire disconnected at the magneto, good spark. Good jump lead connected to a good ground, good spark. I know many here...

Neighbor just asked me if I had ever heard of Blue DEF being used as a lawn fertilizer. Never heard of this,but I told him I would see if I could find any info on It. Little research says it is used that way, but the results are mixed. Has anyone heard on this or tried it? Time to educate...

I know I’m getting old and electrical problems can get very confusing, but in 50+ years I’ve never seen this before. I’ve got an Echo CS346 that I need to get running, I hooked my inline spark tester (neon light) up to check for spark; nothing. Ok, installed new plug; very faint. Pulled the...

Just want to give a big shout out to all the veterans on this Memorial Day; THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. Also want to remember all who paid the ultimate sacrifice for us so we can live the life we have. Without them who knows what we would be doing today. I know it wouldn’t be arguing about...

I’m not a computer geek so this form needs your help. I’m asking the computer gurus to post instructions on how to resize photos so that members can do so to help diagnose their problems. A couple of different methods can be posted depending on the different systems people use. I titled this...

I been asked to get a Jiffy Ice Drill ready for ice fishing season. Has a Tecumseh engine model AV520-670-104A. I’ve got the engine running, but for the life of me I can’t find governed top speed or idle speeds for this engine. Everything tells me to look on microfiche card #40, but as most...

I’ve been doing this work for a long time, but never had this question before. I am selling a used Stihl FS46 trimmer and a BG85C blower to an extreme novice who is moving from Wisconsin to Colorado. I want to make sure that these units will work in the high altitude conditions before I...

I have in front of me a Cub Cadet model 13cd608g101 serial number 1J257H10061. Customer wants me to swap out a bad hydro tranny. Looks like it has been done before, as he likes towing a heavy trailer. For the life of me I can’t find any breakdowns of a unit with this serial number, to get the...

I’ve been experiencing a problem with still and video ads in the middle of the screen anytime I’m logged in. This can be very annoying , especially when I’m replying to a post. Problem does not exist if I don’t log in. I’m on an IPad and have all blockers turned on. I’ve been working with...

Anyone else not receiving email notifications? I have not had any for the last two and a half weeks. Nothing has been changed in my settings and I’ve checked my junk and spam mailboxes. Rivets

Anyone else seen an increase in pop up ads at the bottom of the screen when trying to type in a reply? Started awhile back. When I am typing in a reply an ad will pop up covering 75% of the reply box. Just wondering.

This past weekend a friend dropped off a 30 year old Coleman/PowerMate generator and asked me to get it running. Unit is in excellent condition for its age and when I pulled the carb it was sparkling clean. After checking everything out and putting in fresh fuel I was able to get it running...

This one is a first for me. Yesterday I figured I’d give my personal unit, Toro tractor 16-38XL, a good check over and fall maintenance. Tune-up, sharpen the blades, change the deck belt, clean everything, reassemble and level the deck. Everything runs good. Today went out to cut the lawn...

Not a mechanical problem, need help. Due to COVID I’ve had to find something else to do to stay out of the better half’s way. Doing some woodworking and my hand mitrebox saw needs some TLC. I’m wondering if anyone out there would happen to have a saw tooth setting tool they have no idea when...

Was at the deer shack two weeks ago and the land owner and I got to talking about tools and toolbox’s, don’t ask why. We both were born before the 50’s. What came up was we both had tools in our boxes that don’t make sense until you need it. So I decided I would post a few pics of odd tools...

Anyone else having trouble posting a reply to a thread? The box where you should type in your reply does not show up. I’m able to edit this post, which I’m doing now, but not reply to it. Don’t want to reply by starting a conversation. Just tried to reply to a conversation, that doesn’t work...

Has anyone else seen this problem? Last night I checked my email notifications before retiring for the night and found none. This morning when I checked there were thirteen notifications, going back to threads that had no replies yesterday morning. This has been occurring since the latest...

Can someone explain to me how the posting time works since the new improved site was started. I understood how the old system working, but the new times don’t make sense to me. Ex: I posted a reply at 10:07 AM CST today and now it says 4:07 PM if I visit the site as a guest, but 10:07 after I...

Anyone have a source for Gilson or Lawn Boy differential. Gilson part number 231409, Lawn Boy part number 740436, or Peerless number 100-008 or 100-008A.

Since the addition of more ads the site is driving me crazy. These are the things that are happening. 1. Screen keeps changing size, at all different times while I’m on the site. Does not happen when I browse as a guest. This does not happen when I use the old format, but that lacks some...

Does anyone have a source for a carb for a Craftsman chainsaw model 358.356090. It was built by Poulan and has a Walbro carb model HDB-8C. I need a replacement carb, because I don’t know if this one can be rebuilt. Hope to replace before trying. Thanks Rivets

Does anyone have a parts breakdown for a right angle gearbox part number 539003131. Used by AYP, Husqvarna, Bluebird on sod cutters. Don't want to buy a complete new box. Thank you in advance, Rivets.

My turn to ask for help. I have a John Deere walk behind mower which I need instructions on how to remove the blade brake clutch, so I can replace the traction drive belt. Any instructions would be of great help as I hope to do this job tomorrow. Have the lower half of the clutch off, but...

i have a customer who wants me to purchase and install an MTD Model 190-032 snowblower on his LGT 2654 husquvara tractor. Before ordering one for him I want to make sure that it will fit without modifications. Need to know before I can give him an installation quote. Thanks in advance, Rivets

Anyone have a wiring diagram for a Simplicity Soveriegn 3416H. Have a unit which had a fire and need to rewire it tomorrow. Thanks Rivets.

Just want to pass along a BIG THANK YOU to all the members and past members of the ARMED FORCES, POLICE, AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS, for your service in keeping this country and the world a better place to live. I'm including the world, as we are all in this together. Hopefully our children will...

I just got a used mower from my elderly nieghbor and am trying to get it running for him. *He wants me to replace the muffler belt, change the blinker fluid and adjust the power flow. *I hope someone here can help me , as he doesn't want to spend a lot of money. *Also, I have worked on my stuff...

i know that in the past I have said many times how much I hate Slime as a tire sealant, but for those of you who are constantly puncturing tires this product might be of interest to you. We have been using it for a while and it seems to be working very well. Still not looking forward to the...

Has anyone just experienced a change in how the website looks. In the past hour the entire top of the site has lost the ads and everything is being pushed to the left side. Really have to look to find the normal headers.

Looking for a parts breakdown for a Kubota MiniTractor model XB-1D. Built for the European Market, but I have one in the shop to repair.

I am working on a 1973-1975 John Deere tractor and cannot locate the correct deck drive belt. John Deere tractor numbers (C300D---030562M), and deck numbers (HO48L---470385M). I have two belts in hand, one is too short and the other too long. M45254 is 86.3" and M82718 is 90.3". I am...

I have a craftsman tractor, model number 917.257080. It has an Onan engine on it, model number [B]N52M-GA 0199/34114 serial number L773300897. [B] For some reason I cannot locate a part number for a carb kit. Thanks for your help, Rivets

i bring it up again, when are the administrators of this forum going to address the problem with the instant E-mail notification. I have set up my account multiple ways, but never receive any notices that I have a PM or relpy to a thread. For those of us trying to help people, but don't have...

Has anyone ever used a universal BercoMac Snow Cab #700423-1 on a Simplicity Sovereign tractor. If you have, how well does it fit and did you have problems installing? Thanks for your help, Rivets

has. Anyone else notice that they are not receiving an email notification to threads which they subscribe to. Mine stopped working about two weeks ago. Had this problem last year and it took a couple of months to fix. Most days this time of the year I'm too busy to sift through the site to...

Need some help this time. Can anyone find Tuff Torq cross reference number for this John Deere part number M811683? It is a brake shaft for a Sabre tractor which is no long available from John Deere. Can't let it go out of the shop with no brakes. Thanks, Rivets

Has anyone got a Kohler oil pump part number 28-393-02. They are no longer available and I need the pump shaft to finish a rebuild. Shaft only came as part of the pump assembly.

Need some help locating an electric clutch. It is for a Jacobson Chief 1200. The engine in this unit is a Kohler 341 and the clutch is mounted vertical on the side. If my search so far is correct it is a Warner clutch #5208-32 or 5208-29, but the clutch has no numbers. I have not been able...

I have just gotten in an old Kohler 950 Generator in for repair. Model 950MM25. Serial number 1007913. I need a service manual for this unit. Engine runs great, but I have no AC output. Kohler has obsoleted this units 15 years ago and my tech contact has not been able to find anything for me...

I'm looking for a parts diagram for a Roper model K8327BR rear engine rider. Specifically I am in need of the rear axle bushings. They are similar to the ball bushings used in the older snow blowers, but have a flange on both sides. Anyone have the old microfiche cards that can look them up...

Trying to locate an Onan flywheel, part number #134-2642. Used on a 19 HP engine with a 20 amp charging system. Anyone have one laying around.

Normally I help others, but today I need some help. I have an Eaton 1100 drive system that has me totaling confused. The tractor will not drive for the first 20 minutes of operation. After 20 minutes it's like you flip a switch and everything works. Changed the fluid, filter, and belt. Have...

I'm stumped, neighbor dropped off a Stihl MS 381 chainsaw while I was at work and ask my help to get it running. I've checked around and can't find an owners or parts manual for this unit. I've looked on the Stihl site with no luck. Has anyone got a parts breakdown for this unit? Is the MS...

Rebuilding a Wisconsin AKS engine and trying to locate a head gasket and valve cover gasket. Parts are no longer available, but i know there must be some out there. Part numbers are QD-604-A. and QD-572. Does any one know where to look. I have contacted Wisconsin and they are looking for...

I've got a problem that goes back to last summer and has come back to my garage floor yesterday. This John Deere G110 deck loves to throw it's belt, but not consistent. I have changed the belt and idler pulleys. Unit will run fine for two to three weeks and then starts throwing the belt...

Does anyone know where I can download a service manual for a Hydro Gear 312-0800. Can't find one for a 312 just for the 310. I have the parts breakdown, but would like a service manual before I tear this one apart. Thanks in advance. Rivets

Now it's my turn to ask for help. Does anyone have a parts breakdown for a Generac 4000XL Generator or know where I can find one online. I need a breakdown and parts list for the engine. I can find them for the generator assembly, but not the engine. I must have a foggy brain, due to all the...

Does anyone know where I can locate a parts breakdown and/or locate parts for a Red Hawk Generator. Model 5ETQF. 1632E1. This is a new brand for me. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Rivets.

For those who don't me I am a Toro man. Just found out this past week that Toro will be discontinuing selling tractors at the end of the 2013 model year. Have not been told a reason why. To me it is a love/hate decision. Toro always manufactured a quality tractor until they had MTD started...

When you post on this forum, please do one thing when you have found a solution. Tell us how you were able to solve it. There are many professionals here who are willing to help you and all we ask is that you let us know what the outcome is. You come to this forum so you don't have to pay a...